Ex-presidents to get Secret Service for life?

Protection currently extended for 10 years after leaving office

Published: 12/05/2012 at 12:44 PM

(WASHINGTON TIMES) Two decades ago, with the Cold War receding and the world looking like a much less dangerous place, Congress passed a bill canceling former presidents’ Secret Service protection 10 years after they left office, beginning with George W. Bush.

But now, with the war on terrorism presenting new dangers and presidents taking more active roles around the globe, the House did an about-face Wednesday, voting to restore life-long Secret Service protection to all ex-presidents.

The House is expected to vote Wednesday on a bill restoring lifelong Secret Service protection to all former presidents.